401 E 74Th St

The Amherst is a 19-story, postwar cooperative completed in 1961 with 76 residences spanning studios to six-bedroom layouts. The exterior reads as a well-maintained midcentury block with planted courtyard areas, several building balconies and a planted roof deck that provide private and communal outdoor space. Interiors vary widely by unit: many apartments retain period details such as crown moldings, parquet or wide-plank wood floors and high ceilings, while numerous units show contemporary renovations with quartz or granite counters, stainless appliances and upgraded baths. Common areas are extensive for an Upper East Side co-op and include a full-time doorman/concierge, resident manager, a planted/furnished roof lounge with panoramic views, a courtyard garden, playroom/community room, bike room, storage, laundry facilities and an on-site garage. The building emphasizes operational efficiency and low operating costs through bulk-rate utilities, a gas boiler and a co-generation system. Pets and pied-à-terre ownership are permitted; in-unit washer/dryers are generally not allowed. Located on the Upper East Side near Second Avenue subway connections, the property sits within easy walking distance of parks, restaurants and neighborhood conveniences favored by Manhattan residents.